1776, They are the first silver dolllar-sized coin proposed for the US and likely made to replace a paper dollar.
Some continental coins were made of pewter, others of bronze or silver. The 1776 "continental currency" (dollar) is one of the rarest US coins and many were made from pewter, consequently suffering from corrosion of the tin.
It is a reference to the early US currency called the Continental Dollar.
If my sources are correct, it was made by continental-continental. :)
Continental crust is made primarily of granite.
The Continental dollar became virtually worthless due to rampant inflation and overproduction during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress issued large quantities of the currency to finance the war effort, but this led to a loss of confidence among the public. Additionally, the lack of backing by gold or silver further diminished its value, resulting in widespread acceptance of it at significantly depreciated rates. Ultimately, by the end of the war, the Continental dollar was nearly worthless, leading to the phrase "not worth a Continental."
In 1770, the value of the dollar was significantly different from today, primarily due to the different economic conditions and the gold and silver standards of the time. The Continental Congress issued the Continental dollar during the Revolutionary War, which was initially pegged to the value of the Spanish dollar, worth about 1/20 of a troy ounce of silver. However, the Continental dollar depreciated rapidly, leading to its worth being much less than a traditional dollar. Overall, it's estimated that a dollar back then had the purchasing power equivalent to about $30-$35 today, but this can vary based on the specific goods or services considered.
Authentic examples of the 1776 Continental Currency dollar are very rare, 7 different varieties are known. Values start at $10,000.00 and go over $100,000.00 and more depending on type and grade.
The lands are made out of the continental.
The dollar
Continental Crust is the layer of rocks that forms the continents and continental shelves. It is mostly made of granite or granitic rock.
Oceanic crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense than continental crust. It is also younger and thinner compared to continental crust.
The French recognition of the Continental Congress as legitimate and their acceptance of the Continental dollar as a form of payment helped to prevent it from becoming worthless. Furthermore, the successful enforcement of policies like the July 1777 Currency Act and the establishment of the Bank of North America helped stabilize the value of the Continental dollar.